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We sustain a culture of hard-working and highly motivated teams that move the company forward within the fields of automotive, aerospace and sports injury prevention on a global scale.\nThe Manufacturing Manager is responsible for performing a wide variety of interfacing, coordinating, partnering, developing, implementing, and maintaining tasks, including but not limited to, supervision of the manufacturing and logistics teams, meeting customer and internal deadlines, maintaining workload for manufacturing team, implementing process improvements, and continuously practicing safety measures.\nAccomplishes department objectives by managing the manufacturing team, organizing and monitoring work processes and budgets/forecasts, ensuring the quality and quantity of work produced, and ensuring staffing requirements and adequate training are maintained.\nThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional responsibilities and requirements may change at any time with or without notice.\nResponsibilities and Dutiesinclude but are not limited to:\nManages the Assembly and Test teams by ensuring the quality and quantity of work produced and overseeing the team’s daily workflow, assignments, resource allocation, and work schedules. Prepares performance evaluations, makes salary recommendations, and participates in recruitment and hiring activities as needed.\nSupervises logistics and materials team to ensure all receiving, inventory movements, and shipping requirements are met\nDevelops team’s job results by training, coaching, and counseling team members, as well as, proactively addressing employee issues and performance standards in collaboration with HR and Senior Management.\nWorks with the Assembly and Test teams to ensure work orders are completed on schedule, labor resources are properly allocated, and jobs flow through the production process in a timely fashion.\nIdentifies, develops ROI, and implements process improvements\nPartners with the Production Control Manager to maintain an even and appropriate workload for the manufacturing team.\nCommunicate with the purchasing team to ensure that shortages are identified and resolved to meet customer and internal due dates.\nCoordinates with sales team representatives and the Production Control Manager to adjust schedules as needed to balance workload and meet customer demand.\nCollaborates with the Manufacturing Engineering team to identify and implement improvements to the manufacturing process and introduce new products to the manufacturing team.\nDocuments production nonconformances and work with Quality to define root cause and corrective actions.\nIdentifies, develops, monitors, and maintains key performance indicators (KPIs).\nDevelops and maintains ongoing programs for training and continuous improvement.\nMaintain safe working conditions. Adheres to all safety regulations, policies and procedures including and department specific requirements.\nPerforms other duties as assigned by DTS Management.\nRequirements\nQualifications and Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Responsibilities and Duties satisfactorily. The qualifications and skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities for the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.\nBachelor degree in engineering, manufacturing management, or similar discipline and substantial related (approximately 5 years) experience in a manufacturing management role, or the equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.\nRelated experience in a high mix, fast-paced, high tech, electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, as well as, a strong knowledge of electro-mechanical assembly techniques and standards including IPC-610 and IPC-620, and lean manufacturing are necessary.\nPrevious experience in implementing and sustaining 6S and/or Lean Manufacturing is strongly preferred.\nPrevious experience utilizing SYSPRO or similar MRP/ERP systems for the purpose of scheduling work orders, work centers, and WIP is necessary.\nWorking knowledge of ISO 17025 and experience in managing team responsible for performing test and calibration procedures at varying complexity levels is a plus.\nExperience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and resource planning is preferred.\nAbility to effectively lead/manage a team utilizing strong analytical, reasoning, inter-personal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skill is necessary.\nDemonstrated ability to appropriately address and document details, meet deadlines, and communicate/work effectively with other departments in a professional, diplomatic manner is necessary.\nAbility to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences (such as customers, vendors, executives, employees), verbally and in writing, is necessary.\nDemonstrated proficiency using various computer programs, such as; Windows 7/8/10, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), and Microsoft Project; is necessary.\nBenefits\nWhy Join DTS?\nFor six consecutive years, DTS has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work”-and for good reason. We believe happy, empowered employees lead to exceptional customer outcomes. Here's what we offer:\nCompetitive base salary and performance bonus structure\nFlexible work schedules\nSix paid company holidays plus the final week of the year off (paid)\nFree on-site EV charging stations\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance\nEmployer-paid life insurance\nVoluntary insurance plans including accident and critical illness coverage\nTuition and training assistance\n401(k) with employer match\nEstimated Salary Range:\nThe estimated salary range listed below allows for candidates with various levels of skill and experience to be considered, as well as room for growth achieved within the role over time. Offers extended to a candidate will be based upon their unique set of knowledge, skills, education, and experience as well as internal equity.\n$130k - $155k annualized\nWork Environment, Physical Demands, and Equipment Use\nThis position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. The work environment is a production and engineering area and typical business office. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.\nOccasional US and/or international travel to customer, vendor, corporate, and/or other sites may be necessary based on business or customer needs.\nITAR Statement\nThis position requires compliance with U.S. Export Control requirements. Therefore candidates must qualify as a a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15.\nEqual Opportunity Statement\nDTS is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 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